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  • May 23, 2023
Bradenton photographer has big plans for small-scale events

Rana Tierney is turning a backdrop for photo shoots into a second business. It’s a major six-figure investment, and what she hopes will be a big tipping point.

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Love to Teach

A passion for competition, and sales, has driven Shelley Broader to significant executive achievements. But her favorite part of her career comes from a different place.

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Athletic academy's head of mental conditioning says bringing focus back to present moment is key

Mental conditioning is crucial for elite athletes to perform at the top of their game. But the training can also help people outside the sports realm.

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Out of the box

Selling Girl Scout cookies isn't like the old days. This is big business.

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Family wealth transfer: More at stake than money

The emotional considerations of leaving your wealth to the next generation in a family business can be an obstacle to a smooth transition.

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Legal Briefs (Tampa edition)

Debate simmers over out-of-state attorneysPractice leader resigns from Trenam KemkerCourt disciplines three Tampa Bay area lawyersRally for cause 2 linesNew digsJudicial investituresDavid Adams promoted

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  • January 26, 2004
Real Estate Briefs (Sara/Mana edition)

This week's items: SRQ Innovation Green moves slowly forwardKlingbeil Multifamily pays $12.7 million for Bay West Apartments Schroeder-Manatee Ranch fills final hole Wesco Turf principals buy former Sears building

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  • November 4, 2021
The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Construction for the redevelopment project began in late 2020.

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  • July 12, 2023
Tampa airport authority wins tax battle

The four-year battle may not be over, but Tampa International Airport believes it has won a legal case over ad valorem property taxes placed upon 15 tenants in 2019.

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  • January 5, 2023
Duke Energy Florida president charged up for busy 2023

Melissa Seixas says she keeps one eye on the now and one on the horizon.

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  • January 6, 2023
Operations manager believes hospitality construction will be slow in 2023

"Health care is going to be stable compared to other sectors of construction." Robins & Morton Tampa Operations Manager Todd Watson says.

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  • May 14, 2004
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Resuming play after a year off, the Tampa Bay Storm is rolling toward another possible ArenaBowl championship. Outside the Forum, a former team owner is not happy with the way things have gone.

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  • April 29, 2010
Full Circle

Foundation Realty Advisors makes its first major property acquisition, bringing its top executive back to where he started.

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Fish Tails

When it comes to mermaids and the underwater world, Eric Ducharme, founder of Mertailor LLC, is charmed. It appears his customers are, too.

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Queen of Style

Marina Zelner says department stores and many boutiques ignore the full-figured women's fashion market. She is seizing the opportunity.

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  • February 2, 2012
Help the Good Guys

Tom Grady says his priority is to build trust in the Florida Office of Financial Regulation by stopping lawbreakers, helping good operators and letting the public know the difference between the two.

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  • December 9, 2021
Leaving a strong philanthropic legacy comes with a wealth of choices

Figuring out what to do with the money you’ve made is more challenging than you might think.

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